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  • Njunge, ‘Shitu’ in TOTW, Sanjin nominated

    Njunge, ‘Shitu’ in TOTW, Sanjin nominated

    At the close of round 3 of games in the FKF Premier League,  Nairobi City Stars head coach Sanjin Alagic was nominated for Coach of the week after masterminding a massive 2-0 win over bandari as two players; keeper Steve Njunge and center back Salim Shitu Abdalla have been named to the team of the week (TOTW).

    Sanjin was nominated for alongside AFC Leopards coach Anthony Kimani and KCB’s Zedekiah Zico Otieno who led their respective teams to 3-0 and 2-0 wins over Sofapaka and Kakamega Homeboyz in the ended round of games.

    Njunge, recently named the MVP for City Stars after Friday’s 2-0 win over Bandari, was named as the keeper in the TOTW.

    Separately, he was also been nominated for Player of the week (3).

    During the first round of games against Nzoia Sugar, Njunge alongside Oliver Maloba, were named to the reserve of the team of week 1 as skipper Anthony Kimani and Davis Agesa made it to the starting eleven.

    Stopper Salim Shitu Abdalla, City Stars MVP in the season opening game against Nzoia Sugar, is included in the backline of the TOTW 3 alongside Vihiga United’s Norman Werunga and AFC Leopard’s’ skipper Robinson Kamura.

    Peter Thiong’o (AFC Leopards), Fidel Origa (Wazito), Michael Mutinda (KCB), James Macharia (Tusker FC), David Owino (KCB) make the midfield as Emmanuel Mogaka (Bidco United) and Elvis Rupia (AFC Leopards) are named as the strikers

    “It’s encouraging to see our players make the TOTW this early. It is a call to competitiveness not only the named players, but for the rest of the squad in the competitive league,” said team coordinator Samson Otieno

    “We also note that our coach Sanjin too is, in just his first season, is mixing with the experienced coaches in the league in receiving nominations as coach of week.” added Samson

    Gad Mathews-GK (Gor Mahia), Joseph Mbugi (Posta Rangers), Said Tsuma (AFC Leopards), Derrick Otanga (KCB) and Bernard Ochieng (Wazito) complete the bench of the TOTW.

    Team of the Week 3 (Fri 11-Sun 13 Dec 2020)

    Formation: 3-5-2

    Goalkeeper: Steve Njunge (Nairobi City Stars)
    Defenders: Salim Abdallah (Nairobi City Stars), Norman Werunga (Vihiga United), Robinson Kamura (AFC Leopards)

    Midfielders: Peter Thiong’o (AFC Leopards), Fidel Origa (Wazito), Michael Mutinda (KCB), James Macharia (Tusker FC), David Owino (KCB)

    Strikers: Emmanuel Mogaka (Bidco United), Elvis Rupia (AFC Leopards)

    Substitutes: Gad Mathews-GK (Gor Mahia), Joseph Mbugi (Posta Rangers), Said Tsuma (AFC Leopards), Derrick Otanga (KCB), Bernard Ochieng (Wazito)

  • City Stars vs Bandari: Njunge named MVP

    City Stars vs Bandari: Njunge named MVP

    Goalkeeper Steve Njunge Ndungu was picked out as the most outstanding player for Nairobi City Stars at the close of the third round FKF Premier League game against Bandari on Friday 11 December 2020, at Kasarani.

    Njunge, signed from Wazito in the offseason, was the toast for Simba Wa Nairobi in the Friday affair that saw Nairobi City Stars win the game 2-0.

    According to head coach Sanjin Alagic, Njunge had a massive contribution to the final result.

    “He made very important saves and was outstanding in the game. Those saves made a big difference leading to the vital win.” said Sanjin

    Njunge acknowledged the toughness of the game but is happy at the end result.

    “The game was even but the most important part is that we made use of the chances that came our way.” said the soft spoken custodian

    Njunge becomes the third MVP for City Stars into the season after Salim Shitu Abdallah (vs Nzoia Sugar) and Peter Pinchez Opiyo (vs KCB)

  • KCB stops City Stars

    KCB stops City Stars

    A lone goal in the 43rd minute by Henry Onyango proved the difference as KCB registered a 1-0 win over Nairobi City Stars in a second round Premier League game played at Kasarani’s outer pitch on Friday 4th December 2020.

    Onyango had a second bite on the cherry after his first attempt was parried back into play, and on take-two, roofed the ball to the far post with a right footer past Steve Njunge in City Stars goal to settle the game of nerves.

    Both teams came to the game with wins from the opening round; KCB with a 3-0 win over Posta Rangers and City Stars with a 2-0 win over Nzoia Sugar, but with the latest win, KCB shoots to the top of the table with maximum six points ahead of further league games at the weekend.

    Simba wa Nairobi called the tune early and had a goal in the 12th minute when Kenedy Vidic Onyango headed in a corner only for it to be ruled out due to a handball by a City Stars player.

    KCB was forced into an early change in the 20th minute when center back Bethwel Warambo had to go out due to a recurrent injury with forward Victor Omondi taking up his place which led to readjustment to positioning at the back.

    Not too long after the tempo of the game changed as KCB took advantage of lost balls in midfield to patrol the flanks to go forward leading to the goal at the brink of half time.

    Second half saw the introduction of dangerman Enock Agwanda by KCB alongside Vincent Wasambo, but it is City Stars that dictated the pace of the game upon entry of Sven Yidah, Laiser Hill alumnus Timothy Ouma, Ezekiel Odera, as well as winger Rodgers Okumu and defender Edwin Buliba who both earned their Premier League debuts.

    A header by Davis Agesa, a long ranger by Peter Opiyo and cheeky heel clip by Ezekiel Odera, all off target, highlighted the final quarter of the game but KCB held on for their eighth home win over City Stars in 11 premier league games since the 2005/6 season.

    City Stars players donned black armbands on their sleeves in respect of their fallen team manager Neville Ovi Oduor Pudo who passed on in the morning of game day.

    Lineups

    KCB: 1. Joseph Ochuka Okoth, 8. Dennis Odhiambo, 2. Rama Mwenda, 13. Bethwel Warambo ((17. Victor Omondi-20′(5.Nahashon Nanyendo-89′)), 23. Baraka Badi, 4. Michael Mutinda, 26. David Owino Ambulu, 7. Simon Munala (Captain), 19. Brian Ochieng (14. Vincent Wasambo-57′), 11. Derrick Otanga (29. Ian Motanda-89), 15. Henry Onyango (18. Enock Agwanda-57′)

    Unused subs: 22. Gabriel Andika, 15. Brian Wepo, 25. Antonio Abwao, 6. Moses Odhiambo

    Coach: Zedekiah Zico Otieno

    Nairobi City Stars: 23. Steve Njunge (GK), 28. Herit Mungai Atariza, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 4. Salim Abdalla, 27. Azizi Okaka (12. Edwin Buliba-71), 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo (18. Sven Yidah-59), 10. Peter Opiyo  (captain from 66′), 30. Anthony Kimani – Captain (20. Timothy Noor Ouma-66′), 21. Oliver Maloba (32. Ezekiel Odera-71′), 9. Vincent Otieno Okoth (7.Rodgers Okumu-59′), 11. Davis Agesa

    Unused subs: 1. Elvis Ochoro (GK), 8. Calvin Masawa,

    Coach: Sanjin Alagic (Bosnia)

    Not considered for City Stars: 29. Ebrima Sanneh, 17. Yusuf Mukisa Lubowa, 3. Charles Otieno, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 15. John Kamau, 24. Erick Ombija (injuries), 19. Jimmy Bageya, 16. Jacob Osano (sickness), 5. Wesley Onguso

    Yellow cards: Anthony Kimani (Nairobi City stars-35), 26. David Owino (KCB-70′), 7. Simon Munala (KCB-90′)

    Scores: KCB 1 (Henry Onyango-43′), Nairobi City Stars 0

    Match Officials: Maxim Itur (MC), Andrew Juma (Centre Ref), Godfrey Ndeva (AR1), Hannah Njambi (AR2), Winnie Were (Reserve Ref)

  • Four City Stars players in team of the week

    Four City Stars players in team of the week

    Two standout players Anthony Muki Kimani – the skipper – and Davis Agesa in Nairobi City Stars starting premier league win over Nzoia Sugar last Sunday in Narok have been named in the first eleven team of the week.

    Muki scored the opening goal a minute after the quarter hour. And two minutes later it was 2-0 when Oliver Maloba slammed in the second. Agesa provided both assists.

    Maloba as well as keeper Steve Njunge, who saved a second half penalty to confirm a clean sheet in the season opener, made the bench.

    Njunge, signed from Wazito, is one of seven keepers that kept a clean sheet on match day one.

    “It is commendable to have players from City Stars in the team of the week. It goes too show efforts from head coach Sanjin and his bench are for all to see.” said team coordinator Samson Otieno

    Complete team of the week

    Goalkeeper: Samuel Odhiambo (Western Stima)
    Defenders: Daniel Sakari, Onyango (Kariobangi Sharks), Robinson Kamura (AFC Leopards), David Ambulu(KCB)
    Midfield: Anthony Muki Kimani (Nairobi City Stars), Michael Mutinda (KCB),  Abdallah Hassan (Bandari)
    Strikers: Daniel Otanga (KCB), Davis Agesa (Nairobi City Stars), Eric Kapaito (Kariobangi Sharks)

    Reserves: Steve Njunge (Nairobi City Stars), John Kuol (Kariobangi Sharks), Bethuel Warambo (KCB), Joseph Mbugi (Posta Rangers), Oliver Maloba (Nairobi City Stars), David Majak (Tusker), Thomas Wainaina (Kakamega Homeboyz)

    4 City Stars players – Muki, Agesa, Maloba & Njunge in team of the week (1)
  • Nairobi City Stars squad for the 2020/2021 Premier League season

    Nairobi City Stars squad for the 2020/2021 Premier League season

    Nairobi City Stars will navigate the first leg of the 2020-21 FKF premier league season with a total of 29 players: three (3) goal keepers, nine (9) defenders, 12 midfielders, and five (5) strikers. 

    A total of eleven new players onboarded in the offseason and this includes goalkeepers Elvis Ochoro (Hakati Sportiff) and Stephen Njunge (Wazito FC).

    Defenders Mukisa Lubowa Yusuf (Proline FC) from Uganda, left back Herit Mungai (Posta Rangers) and centre-back Kenedy Onyango (Kakamega Homeboyz) all joined Simba wa Nairobii.

    Midfielders; Rowland Makati (Vapor Sports), Timothy Ouma (Laiser Hill Academy), Ronney Kola (KSG Ogopa FC), Sven Yida (Kariobangi Sharks) also  joined the club in the offseason as well as flyer Rodgers Okumu (Coast Stima) and striker Erick Ombija (Gor Mahia).

    Two players; – Makati and Kola – will however head out on loan at second tier side Nairobi Stima to seek work experience over the season.

    Last season’s captain Noah Abich, who has since retired from playing, drops to the bench to become an apprentice to coach Sanjin joining former City Stars players John Amboko and Arthur Museve.

    Full 2020/21 Squad & jersey numbers

    Goal keepers: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 16. Jacob Osano, 23. Stephen Njunge

    Defenders: 4. Salim Abdalla, 5. Wesley Onguso, 8. Calvin Masawa, 17. Yusuf Mukisa Lubowa, 22. Wycliffe Otieno, 12. Edwin Buliba, 15. John Kamau, 25. Kenedy Onyango, 28. Herit Mungai Atariza

    Midfielders: 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo, 3. Charles Otieno, 6. Ronny Kola, 7. Rodgers Okumu, 10. Peter Opiyo, 14. Rowland Makati, 18. Sven Yidah, 19. Jimmy Bageya, 20. Timothy Ouma, 21. Oliver Maloba, 27. Azizi Okaka, 30. Anthony Kimani,

    Strikers: 9. Vincent Otieno, 11. Davis Agesa, 24. Erick Ombija, 29. Ebrima Sanneh, 32. Ezekiel Odera,

    Technical Bench:

    Head coach – Sanjin Alagic, Assistant head coach – Nihad Nalbantic, First assistant coach – John Amboko, Second assistant coach – Noah Abich, Goalkeeper coach – Zachary Onyango, Team manager – Neville Pudo,  Trainer – Arthur Museve, Team Physio – Brian Odongo, Kit Manager – Joseph Andere

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